A new report claims that the final call on who plays the next James Bond may rest with Jeff Bezos’ wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos. According to sources, her opinion now carries decisive weight in shaping the future of 007 following Amazon’s takeover of the iconic spy franchise
Sources suggest Lauren Sanchez Bezos will pick next James Bond
The journey to find the new 007 has been full of swerves. Last year, it was confirmed that Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, the longtime stewards of the franchise, had ceded creative control to Amazon Studios. This move came after Amazon acquired MGM in 2022 and a subsequent reported $1 billion deal to freely develop the Bond universe. The acclaimed director Denis Villeneuve, known for Dune, was later attached to helm the project, with plans to begin his actor search in 2026 for a fresh face, ideally an unknown British actor in his late 20s or early 30s.
According to entertainment journalist Rob Shuter, a profound power shift has happened behind the scenes. Insiders now claim that Lauren Sánchez holds decisive influence over the iconic role’s future. “This is Lauren’s call now,” one source stated. “If she’s not feeling you, it’s done.”
This influence reportedly extends to shutting down popular fan-casting choices. Despite major online buzz, actor Jacob Elordi is cited as a definitive “no” under this new regime. “It doesn’t matter how many meetings you take or how loud the internet gets,” a source said. “Lauren decides what Bond looks like — and Jacob isn’t it.”
Friends of Sánchez describe her vision for the next 007 as favoring polished, globally appealing star power over brooding intensity. “She wants someone who commands a room before he says a word,” an insider claimed. “Not someone who looks like he’s carrying emotional luggage.” The decision-making process is described as absolute, with sources emphasizing, “Once Lauren makes up her mind, the conversation is over.”
